Spicy wild rice soup

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonOlive oil
3mediumsCarrots; peeled and thinly sliced
2Stalks celery; thinly sliced
1largeOnion; finely chopped
¼cupFinely chopped long mild
Chopped fresh parsley green chile peppers
1Tomato; peeled, seeded and roughly chopped
4cupsChicken broth
Salt and pepper
1cupCooked wild rice

Directions

GARNISH

1. In a large nonstick Dutch oven or kettle, heat the oil and saute the carrots, celery, onion, and chilies over medium heat, until soft, about 8 minutes. Add the tomato and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring often.

2. Add the broth and salt and pepper, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the rice and cook for an additional 15 minutes.

3. Serve the soup piping hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

*For a one-dish meal, add cooked chicken or other cooked meats to the soup and heat through.

73 calories per serving

from Make It Easy, Make It Light by Laurie Burrows Grad typed by Tiffany Hall-Graham

Submitted By TIFFANY HALL-GRAHAM On 10-20-94